The usual capoeira Sunday class,
Was unusually crowded,
Thanks to our wonderful guests,
Who are now our friends.

Class started off with warm ups,
Followed by a meditative session.
We lay down, relaxed & closed our eyes,
As Manjerico played the berimbau.
Very tranquil,
Very beautiful.

Due to the big group,
We created three rodas,
That we rotated around.
The big German bullies were quite rough,
Evoking a sense of righteousness in me.
In order to 'save my friends' from playing with them,
I ended up buying the games quite often.
Quite a good workout though.

Had a brief outdoor session at Tavistock Road,
Close to the famous Portobellow Market,
Before being interrupted by the abrupt London showers.

Headed to Donna's place to chill,
Where I met Trouble & Leon,
Her two fat cats.
Trouble loved doing headers.
Leon was a puss-in-suit.
Donna made some fabulous smelling chicken,
To bring to the post-batizado party at Hammersmith.
Maja met up with us,
Bringing along her awesome homemade bread & homous.

Esmeralda Centre was already packed when we arrived.
We yakked, took pictures, ate...
Castor was our DJ Ro.Hit,
Who somehow literally sent sparks flying,
From behind the speakers.
The music was temporary made up for,
With Jungle Drums' samba music,
Until DJ Ro.Hit got his equipment back in shape.

All I remembered of post-dinner:
Taking a few puffs to celebrate end of 'lent',
Mingling with friendly folks ---
There was this guy's Brazilian girlfriend,
Who was so warm, friendly & sweet;
There was Mary & Marie from the gym,
And large Mary encircled me with her arms,
Cos she thinks I am very cute.
Yeah the lights were pretty dim,
And I suspect she has Asian fetish.
But it helps that she thinks so,
Because she was the person who served the alcohol.
And of course I got some free drinks. ;]

Donna & Su-Ling said I really kicked-ass in the roda today,
Cos they'd never seen me play like that.
Although whatever I did was inspired by righteousness,
I took their remark as a compliment. :]
Was also very encouraged by Manj,
Who told me that I was getting better,
But I just need to work on my ground work.

Drank a variety of beer, red & white wine,
Dancing (!! -- reflects how much alcohol I have taken),
With Donna, Maja, Mary (!!!)...
Somehow managed to return home on my own in a piece,
Even texting people, washing up & changing out.

Was indeed quite wasted. :p
And definitely enjoyed myself at the very wicked party! :D